ELEC CD-PRIMARY/RANKED CHOICE
- Introduced Feb 10, 2023
- In committee Feb 10, 2023
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all elections shall be conducted by ranked choice voting. Sets forth State Board of Elections procedures for counting ranked choice ballots. Creates an open-primary system. Provides that primary ballots shall list each candidate for office, regardless of party affiliation, participating in the primary election. Provides that the 2…
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Amends the Election Code. Provides that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all elections shall be conducted by ranked choice voting. Sets forth State Board of Elections procedures for counting ranked choice ballots. Creates an open-primary system. Provides that primary ballots shall list each candidate for office, regardless of party affiliation, participating in the primary election. Provides that the 2 candidates in any primary that received the most votes in the primary election, regardless of party affiliation of the candidates, shall be the only 2 candidates certified for participation in the general election. Makes conforming changes.
Every action
4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Rachel VenturaD Primary sponsor · District 43
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